Three launches in 12 hours: SpaceX sets another record

SpaceX set another record by launching three space rockets in 12 hours. The key launch was the Transporter 13 mission. The rocket launched a record number of satellites in the program's history – 74.


The first launch took place from SLC-40, located at Cape Canaveral. As part of Transporter-13, the Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched commercial, scientific and military satellites belonging to private companies and government customers from different countries into orbit.

Among them were devices for Earth observation, communications, scientific research and navigation technologies.


The Falcon 9 rocket's booster stage successfully returned to the "A Shortfall of Gravitas" sea platform after separation, allowing it to be preserved for subsequent launches.

This was the 19th flight of this particular first stage, confirming the high degree of reusability of SpaceX rockets.

Six hours after that launch, another Falcon 9 rocket launched from California. The payload was 23 Starlink satellites.

After entering orbit, the devices began to deploy, and the first stage returned back to the landing site, but already on land.

The final launch took place 12 hours after the first. From LC-39A in Florida, a Falcon 9 rocket sent the Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station.

Dragon will deliver several tons of cargo, including food, equipment for experiments, spare parts for station systems and materials for scientific research.

Completing three launches in such a short period of time demonstrates the high level of organization and efficiency of SpaceX.


This also confirms the company's ability to ensure a tight launch schedule and maintain the high pace of work that is important for the implementation of global space projects.

SpaceX plans more launches in the coming months, including further deployment of the Starlink network, testing of the Starship spacecraft, and new crewed missions.

The current success of Elon Musk's company confirms that it continues to dominate the global space launch market, outpacing competitors in the number and frequency of launches.